For the Jock Monteith's salmon fishing guiding service visit www.salmon-fishing-scotland.com Jock Monteith is a highly experienced Scottish salmon fishing guide. If you're looking for an exceptional professional to advise and arrange Scottish salmon fishing, accommodation, equipment supply, teach Spey casting and how to fish for Scottish Atlantic salmon then Jock Monteith is the man to get in touch with. Contact Jock on: + 44 (0)7968 145033 or by email at jock@salmon-fishing-scotland.com

Thursday, 1 January 2009

Hi, My name is Martin Ritchie. I have taken over from Jock as Head Ghillie on the Beat. I am very priveliged to have been giving this opportunity to follow in Jock's footsteps on one of the most beautiful beats on the River Tay. I'm really looking forward to continuing Jock's hard work and hope to keep the beat moving forward in the right direction. I look forward to welcoming you all back to the beat in 2009. As we begin a new chapter on the beat, I hope the late Willie 'the ghillie' Laird (Newtyle Ghillie 1934-1984) looks over me and brings both myself and future guests good luck.

About Me

I'm a passionate salmon fly fisherman who loves promoting Scottish salmon fishing. I am based in the heart of Perthshire on the River Tay. My speciality is in communicating the Speycast simply and effectively which everytime results in highly effective teaching. I am also a highly experienced salmon fishing guide having been a 'time served' head ghillie on the River Tay. My innovative Spey Casting products (www.salmon-fishing-services.co.uk) have become a highly credible brand with a growing list of followers. I am also a founder member and private fund raiser of the Tay Western Catchments Project.